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Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by University of Maryland, College Park
  • Offered by

About

This course focuses on how legal contracts may impact or impede the success of aspiring and active entrepreneurs. We explore a wide variety of legal considerations, including: * What types of legal contracts and agreements are appropriate for which entrepreneurial activities and actions? * What is the role of torts, liability, and negligence in creating and managing products and services? * How should contracts and sales agreements be created, evaluated, and negotiated? * What legal considerations are applicable when raising financial capital? "Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs" is one of three courses in the "Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization" by Coursera and the University of Maryland. This specialization explores the critical legal and business issues entrepreneurs face as they build and launch a new venture. Learners examine real-world scenarios and address legal and business issues from ideation to all of the important junctures along the path to success. Significant attention is placed on new venture formation, intellectual property management, and contracts and financing arrangements.

Modules

Overview

    • 3 Readings
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3 Readings

  • Welcome
  • Meet the Faculty
  • Connect with Your Classmates

Expand Your Learning

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Explore the Specialization in the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
  • Accelerate Your Career with the #1 Online Master’s Degree for Startup Entrepreneurs and Corporate Innovators

Torts

    • 5 Videos
    • 5 Readings
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5 Videos

  • Negligence
  • Intentional Torts
  • Liability
  • Remedies
  • Defective Products

5 Readings

  • Introduction to Torts
  • Negligence
  • Intentional Torts
  • Liability
  • Key Takeaways on Torts

Challenge Activity

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Understanding Product Liability (Optional)

Contracts

    • 3 Videos
    • 6 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

3 Videos

  • Preparing Contracts
  • Electronic Contracts
  • Common Contracts

6 Readings

  • Introduction to Contracts
  • Contract Elements
  • Types of Contracts
  • Performance and Breach of Contract
  • Defenses to Contracts
  • Key Takeaways on Contracts

Sales Agreements and Warranties

    • 3 Videos
    • 7 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

3 Videos

  • Sales Agreements
  • Warranties
  • Remedies

7 Readings

  • Introduction to Sales Agreements and Warranties
  • Scope of the UCC
  • Sales Contract Formation
  • Performance
  • Warranties
  • Remedies
  • Key Takeaways on Sales Agreements and Warranties

Raising Capital

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz

6 Videos

  • Friends and Family
  • Angel Investors
  • Joint Ventures
  • Venture Capitalists
  • Investment Securities
  • Stock-Related Agreements

1 Readings

  • Introduction to Raising Capital

Managing Risk

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Risk Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Insurance

1 Readings

  • Introduction to Managing Risk

Next Steps

    • 4 Readings
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4 Readings

  • Congratulations!
  • Explore the Specialization in the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship
  • Accelerate Your Career with the #1 Online Master’s Degree for Startup Entrepreneurs and Corporate Innovators
  • Acknowledgements

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Unlock the potential of your entrepreneurial journey with the "Legal Contracts and Agreements for Entrepreneurs" course, designed specifically for those navigating the complexities of business and management. This foundational course, offered by Coursera in collaboration with the University of Maryland, delves into critical legal aspects that can significantly impact the success of both aspiring and active entrepreneurs. Guided by expert instructors, you will explore a comprehensive range of legal considerations essential for entrepreneurial activities, including: - Identifying appropriate legal contracts and agreements for various business actions. - Understanding the implications of torts, liability, and negligence in product and service management. - Mastering the creation, evaluation, and negotiation of contracts and sales agreements. - Navigating the legal complexities involved in raising financial capital. As part of the "Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship Specialization," this course provides in-depth knowledge through real-world scenarios, focusing on new venture formation, intellectual property management, and critical financing arrangements. With a duration of 600 minutes, this course is accessible through both Starter and Professional subscription options, making it ideal for entrepreneurs at the foundational level. Join now to equip yourself with the legal expertise needed to drive your business towards success.

Wilson L. White
Instructors

Wilson L. White

Dr. James V. Green
Instructors

Dr. James V. Green